Special Events News

On Friday morning, Sept. 21, the APBA held its Annual Meeting in Eastpointe, Mich., to announce the winners of the 2012 elections. This year we received 1719 votes divided between six candidates and 29 write-ins. Below are the Annual Meeting minutes.

Speed, money, politics, powerful people and engines—from its beginning at the turn of the century, powerboat racing has careened on a rollercoaster ride of international prominence. Today, the sport continues under the direction of the Union Internationale Motonautique. From its seat in Monaco, the governing body intends to play a significant role in racing’s future.

Powerboat racing has lost a strong advocate, a generous spirit and a fierce competitor. The unexpected death of Tamara (Tammy) Dawe, 40, on June 12 is a terrible loss to her family, friends and countless students who knew her as a caring and dedicated Language Arts teacher, yearbook advisor and friend.

SSCC students will give hydroplane a make-overWestseattleherald.com37 hydroplane currently housed at the college in West Seattle is owned by legendary Billy Schumacher (“Billy the Kid”), the former unlimited champion driver who won 17 races from 1967-1976,...

The newly-painted and refinished boat will carry the South Seattle Community College name and logo on its side, as it competes throughout the U.S. and in Qatar during the 2012 racing season.

MADISON, Ind. - Madison Regatta Incorporated is announcing today the signing of Lucas Oil Products, Inc., as Title Sponsor for the 2012 Madison Regatta to be held on the Ohio River in Historic Madison, July 6th-8th, 2012.

LOCK HAVEN - The Delaware Valley Outboard Racing Association and the Lock Haven Area Jaycees are proud to present the Third Annual Lock Haven Area Jaycees June Boat Races and Festival in the city this Saturday and Sunday.